Synopsis

The play tells the story of the underpaid, yet independent, Charlene. Her vivacious friend Judy persuades Charlene to join her in the dubious career of stripper and go-go dancer. Very soon Charlene is making lots of money, and has a strangely earnt self respect. This in turn will give her the strength to become reconciled with her family.

Original production

Opening night: 
26/09/1984
Company:
 
Original Cast:
Judith Jacob Charlene
Susan Browne Jennifer
Vivienne  Rochester Judy
Chris Tummings Julius
Bob Phillips Norbet
Cynthia Powell Olive
Production Team:
Gordon Case Director
Janis Hart Designer
Trish Cooke Sound
Bart Cossee Lighting Designer
Jackie de Peza Choreographer

Publications

Title Year Publisher NT Library
Plays by Women Vol. 5, ed. Mary Remnant 1986 Methuen No

Union Catalogue

Link Series Reference Archive Info
Poster NTC/P/T/1/11/2/001 Future Histories - Black Performance and Carnival Archive
Playscript NTC/P/T/1/11/3/001 Future Histories - Black Performance and Carnival Archive  
Production Photographs NTC/P/T/1/11/4/001 Future Histories - Black Performance and Carnival Archive  
Press Reviews NTC/P/T/3/004 Future Histories - Black Performance and Carnival Archive  
Playscript MPS 2465 British Library